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TSS ‘Earnslaw’ off for annual maintenance
Those making the scenic trip from Queenstown to Walter Peak and back over the next six weeks will have to make do with a far less historic vessel, as TSS Earnslaw heads out for its annual...
Melissa Ready
Skyline gifts gondola to 'best customer'
Skyline gifts gondola to 'best customer'
The Skyline gondolas are a memorable part of any trip to Queenstown, but for one local family, they’ve been an important part of life.
Winter comes early to Wakatipu
Winter comes early to Wakatipu
Most Queenstown people yesterday morning woke to white cars and an itching to break out the skis a few weeks early.
Campervan fire mystery
Campervan fire mystery
Exactly how a hired campervan caught fire in Frankton last week remains unknown.
Holiday park caravan destroyed in blaze
Holiday park caravan destroyed in blaze
The smell of smoke was still lingering on Friday following a blaze which destroyed a caravan at a holiday park in Frankton on Thursday night last week.
Short film uses only sign language
Short film uses only sign language
Over the past year or so, Queenstown has been hosting a remarkable project.
Chance to have say on housing action plan
Chance to have say on housing action plan
From Monday, Queenstown people will have the chance to share their thoughts on the council’s plan to solve the rental housing crisis.
‘Last Post’ duties performed at two services
‘Last Post’ duties performed at two services
For those who made it to both the Queenstown and Arrowtown Anzac Day services yesterday, it was doubly impressive to hear Last Post.
Queenstown Anzac crowd impresses
Queenstown Anzac crowd impresses
About 1500 people gathered for the Queenstown Dawn Service this morning, held at the memorial gates on the lakefront.
School officially in ‘final form’
School officially in ‘final form’
The Wakatipu’s only secondary school is officially in "final form".
Gondolas removed to make way for 10-seater units
Gondolas removed to make way for 10-seater units
Saturday marked the end of an era for one of Queenstown’s most popular attractions.
10,000 turn out for festival
10,000 turn out for festival
Some may call it the Coachella of the Wakatipu.
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Ben Lomond Saddle toilet installed; no plans for Lake Alta
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Ben Lomond Saddle toilet installed; no plans for Lake Alta
After years of complaints about human waste piling up on popular Queenstown walking tracks, Doc finally installed a toilet just below Ben Lomond Saddle last year.
Festival starts with the ‘throwing of the leaves’
Festival starts with the ‘throwing of the leaves’
Yesterday marked the beginning of the 37th Arrowtown Autumn Festival, opening with a taster of what people could expect over the following days.
Cyclists give their all for charity
Cyclists give their all for charity
After five days of gruesome climbs, a fair bit of rain, and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the Tour of New Zealand reached its peak.
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Bond payment plan suggested
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Bond payment plan suggested
The financial impact bonds have on tenants in the midst of Queenstown’s rental housing crisis is raising concerns.
‘Bloody good’ cricket includes stag party
‘Bloody good’ cricket includes stag party
Stags, flags and marriage proposals.
Drive to save lives
Drive to save lives
With just a few days’ effort, more than 600 lives could be saved.
Splashed for cash in cyclone fundraiser
Splashed for cash in cyclone fundraiser
Frankton firefighter Paul Halstead takes a watery blast to the face in the stocks during a cyclone relief fundraiser at the Queenstown Events Centre at the weekend.
Legendary race sees 230 keen competitors
Legendary race sees 230 keen competitors
Everyone is a legend around here.